Policy Vetoes. The governor also announced 18 policy vetoes of legislative measures in accordance with Article II, Section 17(a) of the Maryland Constitution:
A list of duplicative vetoes is available here.
Author: Patrick Herron
MCPS and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recommend that staff and students who are traveling or attending large gatherings over Memorial Day weekend take a COVID-19 test prior to returning to school. Rapid tests are available at all schools for families who need them. Schools will be distributing tests as needed following the Memorial Day holiday. Staff and students are encouraged to report positive COVID-19 cases via this link.
MCPS wishes you a safe and healthy holiday weekend.
Montgomery County Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint tonight at an undisclosed location in an effort to reduce impaired-driving. Police departments are required by law to announce that they will be holding checkpoints but do not have to disclose the location of checkpoints in advance.
Tonight, at approximately 10 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location and will conduct focused enforcement on impaired driving laws.#mcpnews pic.twitter.com/OVTqKPUBwY
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MCPS sent the following community message on Friday morning: “Dear MCPS Families, The national weather service is predicting possible severe weather for Montgomery County throughout the day. MCPS, in times […]
The investigation by detectives determined that the victim was servicing an ATM outside of the bank when the suspects pulled into the ATM lane. The two suspects exited their vehicle, demanded the victim to move out of the way and pepper sprayed the victim. When the victim complied, the suspects stole an undisclosed amount of money from the ATM. The suspects then fled the scene in a silver Mazda SUV. The first suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a tan hoodie, dark colored pants and white and black sneakers. He was also wearing a neon green face mask. The second suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a grey and black hoodie, dark pants, and black flip flops. He was also wearing a light colored ski mask. The third suspect is described as a Black individual, whose gender is unknown at this time, wearing a green hoodie.
Anyone with information about these suspects or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Callers may remain anonymous.
Please note that technical issues and inclement weather can affect operations. Please call the adjacent Gaithersburg Community Museum at 301-258-6160 or check the Museum’s Facebook page to verify that the water feature will be operational on the day of your visit.
Olde Towne Plaza is located next to the train station at the corner of Summit and Diamond Avenues in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Free parking is available at the nearby Olde Towne Parking Garage & in surface lots throughout the area.
“It seems that every day we are reminded of how our freedom is so special, and throughout the history of our nation, some special men and women have given their lives to protect that freedom,” said Wayne Miller, a Vietnam veteran who now chairs the County Commission on Veterans Affairs. “The Commission on Veterans Affairs wanted residents of all ages to know more about these people and our Fallen Heroes website is a great way to learn their fascinating and heroic stories.”
County Executive Marc Elrich said residents should take time to recognize the people who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation.
Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Government will observe the following schedule changes for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30: County offices—Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor Vehicle Administration […]
Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the honorable Judge David Boynton ruled defendant, Steven Alston, will be tried as an adult. The 17-year-old is facing attempted first-degree murder and other charges for the shooting inside Magruder High School on January 21st, 2022 that wounded a fellow student, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. He faces more than 100 years in prison if convicted. According to charging documents, “Alston advised he took the handgun to school because he was worried he was going to get jumped.”
Alston was apprehended in a classroom in school after the incident took place and while the school was in lockdown. A privately manufactured firearm (ghost gun) was found nearby inside the school, which is believed to be the gun used by Alston. Police Chief Marcus Jones noted at a press conference that there were several students in the bathroom at the time of the shooting, and nobody called 9-1-1.
Hometown Holidays/Taste of Rockville takes place this weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Redgate Park (14500 Avery Road). This is the first year at the new location, moving away from Rockville Town Square where the event was previously held.